Business & Community: GAP
GAP Tuition Assistance
Iowa Central Community College Continuing Education utilizes the GAP Tuition Assistance Program to provide tuition support for eligible participants. To be an eligible program, the Continuing Education itself must offer one of the following:
- Non-credit class
- Offer a state, national, or locally recognized certificate
- Offers preparation for a professional examination or licensure
- Provides endorsement for an existing credential or license
- Represents recognized skill standards defined by an industry sector
To be an eligible participant, an individual must meet a variety of qualifications. Some of these include but are not limited to:
- Iowa Resident
- Iowa Central College Classes Only
- Must take assessment
- High School Diploma/HSED/ or making progress through HSED
Why offer GAP Tuition Assistance?
Non-credit certificate programs are not eligible for federal financial aid. This program fills the gap in providing resources to populations that would otherwise not be able to afford training. The following programs are offered:
- Certified Nurse Aid (CNA)
- Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Office Financial Clerk
- Paraeducator Certification
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Basic Small Engine Repair
- Production Welding
What is covered?
Based on eligibility, you may qualify for partial or total assistance with tuition, books, and fees.
Contact
For more information, contact: Melissa Vorrie at 515-574-1972 or vorrie@iowacentral.edu
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